Islamabad Blast: Over 30 Killed, 169 Injured in Deadly Imambargah Explosion

• A powerful explosion ripped through a Shia place of worship, Khadija Tul Kubra mosque (Tarlai Imambargah), in Islamabad during Friday prayers.
• The blast killed at least 31 people and injured 169, making it one of the deadliest attacks in Pakistan's capital recently.
• Security sources suggest a suicide attacker was responsible, with Pakistan's Defence Minister stating guards tried to intercept the suspect who opened fire before detonating explosives.
• Emergency declared at major medical facilities; rescue workers and police rushed to the site, with officials supervising treatment of the injured.
• Pakistan's leadership, including PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari, condemned the attack, while no group immediately claimed responsibility.